Criminal law
Lexis Nexis’s The BSA, 2023 (47 of 2023) & The Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (1 of 1872): A Comparison by Bharat P. Maheshwari
When executing corporate financial investigations or submitting digital forensic audits, the admissibility of evidence is everything. LexisNexis's The BSA, 2023 & The IEA, 1872: A Comparison (1st Edition, 2024) by former District Judge Bharat P. Maheshwari is the definitive ready-reckoner to track India's shifting evidentiary thresholds.
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✔ Side-by-Side Analysis: Features comprehensive comparative charts placing the provisions of the old IEA directly next to the new BSA for instant understanding.
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✔ Precise Change Tracking: Explicitly highlights every single legislative shift, clearly marking whether a rule of evidence underwent an addition, deletion, or substitution.
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✔ The 2-in-1 Referencer: Obviates the need for litigators and corporate compliance officers to carry two separate bare acts to court or boardroom meetings.
Lexis Nexis’s The BNS, 2023 (45 of 2023) & The IPC (45 of 1860): A Comparison by Bharat P. Maheshwari
The complete overhaul of India’s penal code poses massive challenges for duty holders navigating the transition. LexisNexis's The BNS, 2023 & The IPC, 1860: A Comparison (1st Edition, 2024) by former District Judge Bharat P. Maheshwari is the definitive ready-reckoner to track shifting legal offenses.
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✔ Side-by-Side Analysis: Features comprehensive comparative charts placing the provisions of the old IPC directly next to the new BNS for instant understanding.
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✔ Precise Change Tracking: Explicitly highlights every single legislative shift, clearly marking whether an offense underwent an addition, deletion, or substitution.
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✔ The 2-in-1 Referencer: Obviates the need for litigators and corporate compliance officers to carry two separate bare acts to court or boardroom meetings.
Lexis Nexis’s The BNSS, 2023 & The CrPC, 1973 (2 of 1974): A Comparison by Bharat P. Maheshwari
The complete overhaul of India’s criminal justice system poses massive challenges for duty holders navigating the transition. LexisNexis's The BNSS, 2023 & The CrPC, 1973: A Comparison (1st Edition, 2024) by former District Judge Bharat P. Maheshwari is the definitive ready-reckoner to prevent procedural fatal errors.
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✔ Side-by-Side Analysis: Features comprehensive comparative charts placing the provisions of the old CrPC directly next to the new BNSS for instant understanding.
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✔ Precise Change Tracking: Explicitly highlights every single legislative shift, clearly marking whether a provision underwent an addition, deletion, or substitution.
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✔ The 2-in-1 Referencer: Obviates the need for litigators and corporate compliance officers to carry two separate bare acts to court or boardroom meetings.
Lexis Nexis’s The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023 by Sohoni
India’s criminal justice system has undergone its most historic transformation. LexisNexis's The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023 (5 Volumes) by Sohoni is the definitive 23rd Edition (2025) encyclopedic authority designed to navigate this shift.
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✔ The Gold Standard Reimagined: The legendary "Sohoni" commentary, historically the ultimate authority on the CrPC, has been meticulously rewritten to align with the citizen-centric and technology-driven BNSS 2023.
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✔ CrPC to BNSS Transition: Provides deep commentary on the new provisions, sections retained from the erstwhile CrPC 1973, and omitted sections, complete with comparative mapping tables.
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✔ Exhaustive Trial Court Reference: Essential for trial courts, featuring the observations of the Parliamentary Standing Committee and newly issued State-level rules.
Lexis Nexis’s Law of Evidence (Set of 4 Vols.) by Woodroffe and Amir Ali
Acquire the most authoritative and comprehensive commentary on Indian evidence law. Sir John Woodroffe & Syed Amir Ali’s Law of Evidence (Set of 4 Vols.), published by LexisNexis, is now in its 22nd Edition (2025) and has been thoroughly rewritten in accordance with The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), 2023.
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✔ A Dual Jurisprudential Approach: Seamlessly bridges the old and the new, comparing the retained provisions of the IEA, 1872 with the sweeping changes of the BSA, 2023.
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✔ Electronic Evidence Masterclass: Features a dedicated, extensive write-up on the admissibility and certification of electronic evidence under the new regime.
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✔ Legislative Intent: Integrates the observations and recommendations of the Parliamentary Standing Committee to reflect the true spirit of the new criminal acts.
Lexis Nexis’s Criminal Procedure by Takwani
Master the fundamental principles of India's new procedural laws with Takwani's Criminal Procedure. Authored by former Supreme Court Judge Justice C.K. Thakker and M.C. Thakker, this LexisNexis 6th Edition (2025) is fully updated in accordance with The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023.
- ✔ Seamless Transition: Features a meticulously prepared comparative table and analysis contrasting the new BNSS 2023 with the erstwhile Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1973.
- ✔ Lucid Explanations: Lays bare complicated issues and core criminal jurisprudence using simple language and clear illustrations.
- ✔ Latest Jurisprudence: Incorporates recent landmark case laws, including Tusharbhai v Kamal Dayani and Darshan Singh v State of Punjab.
Lexis Nexis’s Textbook on The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 by K D Gaur
Navigate India’s historic overhaul of criminal procedural law with the Textbook on The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. Originally authored by Prof. K.D. Gaur and updated by Madhu Gaur, this 3rd Edition (2025) by LexisNexis provides an extensive, section-by-section analysis of the new procedural code.
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✔ Comprehensive Cross-References: Seamlessly maps the new BNSS provisions back to the foundational principles of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC).
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✔ Omitted Sections Addressed: Features a dedicated section at the end of the book detailing the exact legislation portions omitted from the old CrPC.
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✔ Quick Comparison Tool: Includes a highly accessible tabular chart comparing the provisions of the BNSS 2023 directly alongside the CrPC 1973.
Lexis Nexis’s The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (PB) by Ratanlal & Dhirajlal
Master the historic transition in India's criminal justice system with The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (Paperback) by Ratanlal & Dhirajlal. Published by LexisNexis, this 28th Edition (2025) provides a highly accessible, section-wise analysis of the new evidentiary framework.
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✔ Bridging the Gap: Features detailed commentary on the newly introduced BSA 2023 provisions alongside those retained from the Indian Evidence Act, 1872.
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✔ Electronic Evidence: Explains the broadened scope, simplified admissibility rules, and anti-tampering safeguards for digital records.
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✔ Quick Reference: Includes an exhaustive summary of the new regime and the exact legislative text of omitted sections from the erstwhile Act.
Lexis Nexis’s Electronic Evidence in the Courtroom – A Lawyer’s Manual by Yuvraj P Narvankar
Master the complexities of digital forensics and admissibility with Electronic Evidence in the Courtroom - A Lawyer’s Manual. Authored by prominent cyber law advocate Yuvraj P. Narvankar and published by LexisNexis, this 2nd Edition (2025) covers the entire lifecycle of electronic evidence.
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✔ New Criminal Laws Integrated: Fully revised in light of the three new criminal statutes (BNS, BNSS, BSA), the IT Act, and the Bankers’ Books Evidence Act.
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✔ Practical Courtroom Tools: Features a new chapter on marking, exhibiting, and impeaching electronic records, backed by screenshots and technical procedures.
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✔ Home Ministry SOP: Contains the complete, official Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) issued by the Home Ministry for handling digital evidence under the new laws.
Lexis Nexis’s The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (PB) by Ratanlal & Dhirajlal
Master India's new criminal justice framework with The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 by the legendary duo, Ratanlal & Dhirajlal. Published by LexisNexis, this 37th Edition (2025) transitions their century-old IPC commentary into the definitive guide for the new penal code.
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✔ IPC to BNS Transition: Provides a detailed analysis of new provisions while preserving the essence and foundational principles of the earlier Act.
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✔ Comprehensive Mapping: Includes a dedicated table providing corresponding provisions of the BNS 2023 vis-à -vis the erstwhile Indian Penal Code, 1860.
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✔ Omitted Sections Addressed: The legislation portion of the omitted sections under the IPC has been thoughtfully provided at the end of the book for historical context and ongoing litigation.
Lexis Nexis’s The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (PB) by Ratanlal & Dhirajlal
Navigate the historic modernization of India's criminal justice system with The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 by Ratanlal & Dhirajlal. Published by LexisNexis, this 24th Edition (2025) is the definitive, section-wise commentary on the new BNSS.
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✔ Dual-Approach Commentary: Meticulously compares the new BNSS 2023 provisions directly alongside the erstwhile Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1973.
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✔ Legislative Insights: Explores revised bail provisions, the broadened use of electronic evidence, and enhanced procedural efficiencies.
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✔ Landmark Jurisprudence: Includes tables of recent and landmark judgments relevant for interpreting the transition from the CrPC to the BNSS.
Lexis Nexis’s The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 by R A Nelson
₹12,995.00Original price was: ₹12,995.00.₹10,396.00Current price is: ₹10,396.00.For over a century, "Nelson" has been the undisputed anchor for criminal litigation in India. LexisNexis's The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (4 Volumes) by R.A. Nelson (14th Edition, 2026) adapts this monumental legacy for the new criminal justice era.
✔ The Complete BNS Transition: Seamlessly blends Nelson’s classic criminal law theories with the brand-new 358 sections of the BNS, preserving his unmatched clarity and section-wise thematic structure.
✔ IPC Continuity & Omissions: Provides exhaustive commentary on new provisions, sections retained from the erstwhile IPC 1860, and detailed analysis of omitted sections at the end of the book.
✔ Latest 2026 Updates: Fully updated with the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (Amendment) Bill, 2024, and pivotal recent case laws like Shabeen Ahmed v State of UP and Janshruti v Union of India.